Zoox
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Electrical Engineering Intern

Zoox · Foster City, CA · $6k - $9k

Actively hiring Posted 6 months ago

Electrical Engineering Intern

Foster City, CA
Zoox Internships – Advanced Hardware Engineering /
Internship/Co-op /
On-site
Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do.

Zoox’s internship program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry’s brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek interns who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox’s mission.

This internship opportunity is within the Electrical Hardware Engineering team, which focuses on supporting the design and development of Electronic Control Units (ECUs), conducting schematic capture and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout, and creating basic firmware, software, or scripts for hardware bring-up and debugging.

Program Requirements

    • Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or other advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
    • Plan to return to school after completing the internship.
    • Maintain good academic standing.
    • Available to commit to an on-site 6-month co-op.
    • At least one prior industry internship, co-op, or relevant project experience.
    • Willing and able to relocate to the Bay Area, California, for the duration of the internship.
    • Interns may not use proprietary Zoox information in university theses, publications, or share it outside of Zoox.

Qualifications

    • Working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering
    • Foundational understanding of analog and digital circuit design and power integrity (PI) and signal integrity (SI) principles
    • Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
    • Basic knowledge of Communication Protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

Bonus Qualifications

    • Familiarity with automotive functional safety and system-level integration analysis
    • Knowledge in Python, C++
Compensation:
The monthly salary range for this position is $6,500 to $9,500. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level of education. Additional benefits may include medical insurance, and a housing stipend (relocation assistance will be offered based on eligibility).

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.


Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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